Q.

1 These are energized by the latent heat due to the condensation of moisture carried by the
wind. Its center has a warm and low-pressure cloudless core. It develops over oceans and seas
only. On landfall, their velocity decreases due to friction, and as a source of energy is cut off,
they dissipate soon. Thus they affect the coastal areas only.

Which of the following term best describe the characteristics given above?

A. Tropical Cyclones
B. Temperate Cyclones
C. Dust Storms
D. Blizzards

Ans: A

Exp:

 Tropical cyclones are intense low-pressure areas confined to the area lying between
30° N and 30° S latitudes, in the atmosphere around which high velocity winds blow.
o A tropical cyclone or hurricane is like a heat engine that is energised by the
release of latent heat on account of the condensation of moisture that the
wind gathers after moving over the oceans and seas.
 Tropical cyclones are characterised by large pressure gradients.
o The centre of the cyclone is mostly a warm and low-pressure, cloudless
core known as eye of the storm.
o Tropical cyclones develop over oceans and seas only. They are most violent and
vigorous over water. On landfall, their velocity decreases due to friction, and as a
source of energy is cut off, they dissipate soon. Thus, they affect the coastal
areas only.
o Hence, option A is correct.

Q.2 Which of the following is the largest riverine island in the world?

A. Salsette
B. Bhavani Island
C. Majuli Island
D. Mandhata Island

Ans: C

Exp:

 Majuli Island holds the world record for the largest river island in the world which is
located in India.
  Majuli Island was formed on the Brahmaputra River in the Indian state of Assam.
 The total area of the island is almost about 352 square kilometers.
 The word “Majuli” means “the middle of the land between two parallel rivers.”
 Hence, option C is correct.

Q.3 When the availability of water in different storages and reservoirs falls below what the
precipitation can replenish. Which of the following Droughts has been describe above?

A. Meteorological Drought
B. Agricultural Drought
C. Hydrological Drought
D. Socioeconomic drought.

Ans: C

Exp:

 Hydrological Drought:
o It results when the availability of water in different storages and reservoirs like
aquifers, lakes, reservoirs, etc. falls below what the precipitation can replenish.
o Hence, option C is correct.

Q.4 It is also known as soil moisture drought, characterised by low soil moisture that is
necessary to support the crops, thereby resulting in crop failures. Moreover, if an area has more
than 30 per cent of its gross cropped area under irrigation, the area is excluded from the
drought-prone category. It is known as.............

A. Meteorological Drought
B. Agricultural Drought
C. Hydrological Drought
D. Socioeconomic drought
Ans: B
Exp:

 Meteorological Drought:
o It is a situation when there is a prolonged period of inadequate rainfall marked
with mal-distribution of the same over time and space.
 Agricultural Drought:
o It is also known as soil moisture drought, characterised by low soil moisture that
is necessary to support the crops, thereby resulting in crop failures.
o Moreover, if an area has more than 30 per cent of its gross cropped area under
irrigation, the area is excluded from the drought-prone category.
o Hence, option B is correct.
Q.5 Under which type of natural hazards do locust come?

A. Atmospheric
B. Terrestrial
C. Aquatic
D. Biological

Ans: D

Exp: